Month: September 2024

Washingtonburg Chapter Displays at the Army Expo ‘24

Stop by our booth! The Washingtonburg Chapter, SAR is present this weekend at this year’s Army Expo ‘24 at the United States Army Heritage and Education Center. Come visit us today or tomorrow (September 14th and 15th) between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. each day. Past President Dale Leppard and President Jeff La Marca are present. Several Chapter members have already stopped by.

Washingtonburg Chapter Ceremonies at Mount Vernon

Washingtonburg Chapter PASSAR conducted a flag raising ceremony at the home of George Washington at Mount Vernon, followed by wreath laying ceremonies at the Tomb of George Washington and the Slave Cemetery to honor General Washington’s valet Will Lee and his fellow slaves. President Jeffry La Marca also represented Jockey Hollow Chapter NJSSAR, raising a flag for that chapter as well. Members of Washingtonburg also participated in tours of the grounds and concluded the visit with a group dinner at the restaurant at Mount Vernon.

Site Map of Mount Vernon
(L-R) Compatriot Raymond Mowery IV, President Jeffry Peter La Marca, Past President Dale Leppard
Washingtonburg Chapter Delegation at Mount Vernon
(L-R) Dawn Guinan, Jack Guinan, Ray Mowery IV, Alex Mowery, Kristin Mowery, Theron Winn, Jeremy Winn, Jeff La Marca, Bill Etsweiler, Lisa Etsweiler, Dale Leppard, Greg O’Brien, Susan Leppard, Meryl O’Brien, Chuck Brackbill
Raising the Washingtonburg Chapter Flag at Mount Vernon
(L-R) President La Marca, Past President Leppard, Compatriot Mowery
Washingtonburg Flag flying over Mount Vernon
The Tomb of His Excellency General George Washington
President La Marca and Past President Leppard placing the wreath inside the tomb of George Washington
(L-R) Theron Winn, Jeremy Winn, Raymond Mowery IV, Jeffry La Marca, Gregory O’Brien, Dale Leppard, William Etsweiler in front of the tomb of George Washington
Monument at the Slave Cemetery at Mount Vernon
(L-R) Raymond Mowery IV, Jeremy Winn placing wreath in honor of Washington’s valet, Will Lee, and the slaves of Mount Vernon
President La Marca giving a reading about Will Lee, followed by brief biographies about the lives of Frank Lee, Nancy Carter Quarles, and other slaves of Mount Vernon as read by Past President Leppard, Gregory O’Brien, Charles Brackbill, and Jeremy Winn
Mikey the Haflinger cross pulling a carriage at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Mansion
Mount Vernon Mansion
North Carolina Paper Money at Mount Vernon Gift Shop
Note individuals signed the back like a check

Washingtonburg & Jockey Hollow Chapters Arrive in Virginia

Washingtonburg & Jockey Hollow Chapters arrived in Virginia this afternoon for tomorrow’s Flag Raising Ceremony at Mount Vernon. Earlier today, we visited George Washington’s Grist Mill and Distillery. It was a fascinating place!

Site Map for George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill in 1799
Grist Mill and Distillery Informational Sign
Grist Mill and Distillery Grounds
Distillery
Grist Mill with race
Water Wheel in Grist Mill
Gears in Grist Mill
Grist Mill
Dinner at the River Bend Bistro
(L-R) Jack Guinan, Jeff La Marca, Dale Leppard, Chuck Brackbill, Meryl O’Brien, Greg O’Brien, Alex Mowery, Ray Mowery IV, Kristin Mowery, Bill Etsweiler, Lisa Etsweiler, Susan Leppard, Dawn Guinan